NIT Puducherry Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 88,184 | 1,68,959 |
| R1 | 35,905 | 41,318 |
| R5 | 88,184 | 2,48,297 |
| R5 | 44,895 | 52,613 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 2,05,593 (R6)
- 2026: closing 2,48,297 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the NIT Puducherry Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 52,613, with an opening rank of 44,895 under the OS quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is NIT Puducherry Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) harder to get than Malaviya NIT Jaipur?
No — in 2026, Malaviya NIT Jaipur Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at a more competitive rank (29,378) than NIT Puducherry (52,613) for OPEN.
Do cutoffs change between rounds?
Yes — closing ranks typically relax in later rounds as seats free up. In 2026, this programme moved from 1,68,959 (round 1) to 52,613 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.